The commercial aircraft leasing market has a new entity from today with the launch of Falko, the new aircraft asset manager born out of the aircraft leasing business of BAE Systems.
Qatar Airways has reaffirmed its commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of a fourth destination in the country – four-flights-a-week to the holy city of Medina.
BAE Systems has appointed Ben Bridge, as Regional Vice President, operating out of Abu Dhabi. He returns to BAE Systems from two years as International Business Development Director at Detica, BAE Systems' security business.
The conversion of a new Airbus A300-600 regional freighter, purchased by Maximus Air Cargo at the start of this year, and part of a $100m expansion programme, is on schedule for its mid-summer entry into the company's fleet.
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) said today that the Al Ain Aerobatic Show will next year be held over the December UAE National Day weekend – moving from its traditional January schedule.
Emirates has signed an interline agreement with leading Nigerian carrier Arik Air, making it easier for customers to access a wide range of destinations across Nigeria and West Africa.
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing unit of GE, announced today the delivery of two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft leased to Pegasus Airlines under a purchase-and-leaseback transaction.
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation and Mubadala Aerospace have finalised a wide ranging strategic agreement under which Mubadala Aerospace will be a key part of the support network for servicing Hamilton Sundstrand products and systems on the Boeing 787.
Successful DAE subsidiary, Associated Air Center, which is the StandardAero's VIP aircraft completions business in Dallas, has added to its capabilities for BBJ aircraft
Air Arabia Egypt is to commence direct services to the City of Istanbul in Turkey from the carrier's main hub in Burj Al Arab International Airport, Alexandria.
Iraq seems to be moving forward on plans to buy up to 18 US F-16 fighter jets at a cost of $3bn - after putting off a potential sale several months ago - according to an American military spokesman who spoke to CNN yesterday.
The Kodiak utility aircraft could soon be seen in the region following a new distribution deal signed between Dubai-based Empire Aviation and Quest Aircraft Company, the Kodiak's American manufacturer.
